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Jackie Taylor's latest production at the Black Ensemble Theater, "Blue Eyed Soul Sung by Brown Eyed People," offers a unique and soulful experience for...

For 12-year-old Amanda, the macabre was tantalizing. She gobbled up horror books like Pennywise devoured kids. One summer, she introduced Stephen King to the...

Evanston musician Jason Narducy has had a successful career spanning several decades, but before his major-label deals and collaborations with well-known artists, he played...

Eiren Caffall's debut memoir, "The Mourner’s Bestiary," delves into her personal journey with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), environmental collapse, and the challenges of parenting...

The film "Daaaaaalí!" takes a unique approach to exploring the life of Salvador Dalí, the famous surrealist painter. Instead of focusing on the typical...

I'm not much of a sports enthusiast, but Netflix's Rez Ball truly captured my attention and turned me into a basketball fan. Co-directed by...

In the heart of Roscoe Village lies the Old Friends gallery, showcasing the thought-provoking exhibition "Ambulance Chase." This collection of artworks delves into the...

In Leasho Johnson’s artwork, "The Sea Is Another Country," a figure is depicted in a Black oceanic landscape, reflecting on the traumas endured by...

In Cheri Lee Charlton's solo exhibition, "Unseen and Underserved," she pairs each piece with quotes about women's reproductive, physical, and mental health from literature...

Chicago jazz saxophonist and composer Isaiah Collier has recently released a new album with his band, the Chosen Few, titled "The World Is on...

The Moviegoer is a local film buff's journal that captures the essence of Chicago's independent and underground film scene.The ongoing Cinema Unbound exhibition...

Mr. Man, an online platform dedicated to cataloging male celebrity nudity scenes, is celebrating its 10th year anniversary. Founded by Jim McBride, also known...

Reader Bites is a platform that celebrates the culinary delights, beverages, and ambiance of the Chicagoland food scene. The experience of savoring a dish...

Universal Light is a newly formed trio consisting of talented musicians with a rich history in various music genres. Fiddler Mike Gangloff, known for...

Chinese Football, a four-piece band from Wuhan, China, is making waves in the midwest emo scene with their music that draws inspiration from American...

Gina Barge-Farmer and Lee Farmer are a couple who share a love for music. Gina grew up with a musician parent, and Lee has...

Autumn in Chicago brings a special treat to the food scene - the delicious pumpkin bread at the Common Cup Cafe in Rogers Park....

MJ Lenderman is once again gracing the city of Chicago with his musical talents, performing at Thalia Hall for two nights. This comes shortly...

Life for artists in Gaza has always been a challenge, according to Chicago-based Palestinian designer and visual artist Linda Abdullah. She sheds light on...

The idyllic Main Street is a classic image of American ephemera. Before expressways and Cybertrucks changed landscapes, these stretches of early suburbanization forged hubs...